Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider is hiring a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to support their Estates & Maintenance team in Liverpool. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, performing routine maintenance, and overseeing the installation of new equipment. Candidates should have a 4-year apprenticeship in mechanical training and relevant experience with NHS estates maintenance. The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical.
• Experience with NHS estates maintenance and complex fault diagnosis.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and medical plant faults.
• Carry out day-to-day mechanical repairs and planned maintenance.
• Install new mechanical work and oversee complex equipment installation.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work to ensure service continuity.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota and cross-site working.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Organizational skills

Education

4-year City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

Basic electrical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) is needed to support the Estates & Maintenance team across Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role operates Monday to Friday 08:00‑16:00 and includes an emergency on‑call rota covering all Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and medical plant and building faults.
• Carry out day‑to‑day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust’s facilities.
• Install mechanical new work and oversee installation of complex plant and equipment.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work to ensure continuity of service and statutory compliance.
• Deputise for Team Leaders and call approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs.
• Participate in the emergency on‑call rota and cross‑site working as required.

Qualifications

• Completed a 4‑year City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Mechanical/plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical.
• Mechanical, building and electrical maintenance experience with a demonstrable track record of competence.
• Knowledge of NHS estates maintenance, complex fault diagnosis and risk assessment completion.
• Full UK driving licence and basic electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan own workload, develop and work effectively in a team.
• Medical gas authorised person, legionella responsibility, asbestos awareness (essential).

Legal & Equality Statement

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or source of protected veteran status.